St. Patrick's Church,

Washington D.C.

Interested in Tickets for the Youth Rally and Mass? - Ticket order is NOW open for 2020.

(i) Group/Parish Name (ii) Group Leader and Contact Information (iii) the Total Number of Tickets for your group (iv) any special seating requirements.Please do not overestimate.

By December 1st, you will be contacted with the number of tickets, if any, your group has received.

January 22nd - Day of Prayer and Penance

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared that in all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22nd shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.

The Mass “For Peace and Justice” (no. 22 of the “Masses for Various Needs”) should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 373) Today the priest has a choice between several different readings. He may preach on the Readings of the Day, or one of the sets of readings from the Mass for Peace and Justice.

Novena For Life

9 Days for Life is a "digital pilgrimage" of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life. A multi-faceted novena highlighting a different intention each day provides reflections, bonus information, and suggested actions.

Join to receive the novena through the 9 Days for Life app, daily emails, or daily texts. Find the website here.

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March For Life - Washington D.C. -
January 24, 2020

What is the March for Life in Washington D.C.?

The March for Life in Washington D.C. began as a grassroots response of pro-lifers nationwide to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion throughout the 9 months of a woman’s pregnancy. Each year, inspired by the Holy Spirit’s gift of Reverence, Catholics and all people of good will come together at our Nation's Capital to pray and publicly intercede on behalf of the unborn, their parents, families, our communities, our nation and its leaders – that this prayerful presence may open hearts, minds, souls to the fullness of the Gospel of Life in our lives and laws.

Plan Your Trip!

Visit the official March for Life website for more general information on the March for Life in Washington, DC.

Attention all Bus Captains!

Are you organizing a bus trip to the March for Life 2020 from the Archdiocese of New York? Let us know your details at sr.pia.jude@archny.org and we will help you promote your bus. Check out the buses from 2019.

What else is going on?: Surrounding events in Washington D.C.

Youth Rally and Mass for Life

#Stand4Life at the Youth Rally and Mass! Details and registration information for 2020 forthcoming. Email sr.virginia.joy@archny.org by October 31 to request your tickets through the Archdiocese of New York. See side panel for more information!

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Make time to visit "America's Catholic Church!" Stop in for Mass, or explore the beautiful basilica, including the crypt. Find relics of Pope St. John Paul II, among others!

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Visit the National Shrine of Saint John Paul II! Make sure to give yourself time to explore the exhibit of his life and legacy, and to pray with his relic in the chapel. A beautiful and moving experience! Click the image below to watch a video welcoming you to the shrine.

Cardinal O'Connor Conference

The Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life is the largest collegiate pro-life conference in the United States! Learn more about the 2020 conference, named for the founder of the Sisters of Life, here.